BBC Studios is strengthening its investment in Spain and Portugal with the launch of a dedicated Iberia operation for its channels and streaming business, based in Madrid.
The move reflects the ongoing expansion of BBC Studios’ channels and Streaming business in Spain, where it currently operates VOD service BBC Player and six FAST channels – BBC Top Gear, BBC Series, BBC Lifestyle, BBC History, BBC Food and BBC Earth.
BBC Studios has appointed David Urgell Pérez as Country Manager, Iberia for Global Channels and Streaming. Based in Madrid, he will oversee the company’s commercial strategy across Spain and Portugal, deepen relationships with distribution, platform and advertising partners, and identify new opportunities to expand BBC Studios’ presence across the region.
Alongside Urgell Pérez, BBC Studios has strengthened its local leadership team with the appointments of Cristina Miquel as Head of Marketing and Carlos Méndez as Head of Programming.
Miquel will lead local brand, communications and audience growth initiatives. Méndez will oversee content and programming strategy for Iberia.
Arran Tindall, President EMEA, Global Channels & Streaming, BBC Studios, said: “Spain is one of our fastest-growing markets in Southern Europe, with strong demand for premium British content creating new opportunities for greater audience reach, distribution and advertising partnerships. Establishing a dedicated local team will build on success we have already achieved and the significant opportunity ahead, deepening our relationships with local partners, strengthening our commercial and advertising proposition, and continuing to expand the reach of BBC Studios’ brands and content for audiences across Iberia.”
David Urgell Pérez, Country Manager, Iberia, Global Channels & Streaming, BBC Studios, said: “BBC Studios has built a strong foundation in Spain through its premium content, channel portfolio and trusted partnerships. The opportunity now is to build on that momentum and accelerate growth across FAST, streaming and commercial opportunities. I’m excited to work alongside our partners to broaden audience reach, unlock new opportunities for advertisers and platforms, and ensure more viewers across Spain and Portugal can enjoy the very best of BBC Studios’ content and brands.”
The new local team for Channels and Streaming builds on BBC Studios’ established presence in Spain which includes long-standing content sales partnerships and award-winning production company Brutal Media. Since joining BBC Studios, Brutal has produced acclaimed scripted and unscripted series for leading broadcasters and streamers, reflecting continued investment in the Spanish market.
(L-R) Carlos Méndez, Cristina Miquel and David Urgell Pérez
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